Gantz: Time is Not Right for Iran Concessions

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The "Israeli" army's top officer warned leading US lawmakers and moitary strategists against making concessions to Iran in exchange for a nuclear deal.

During an evening event at the "Israeli" Embassy Wednesday. Lt-Gen. Benny Gantz, "Israeli" army chief of general staff, came to Washington in advance of leaving his position.

"Iran is currently under major pressure," Gantz said, warning that "it is not time for concessions for them." The general said he hoped that an agreement will be achieved without the use of force, but "the results should be the right ones."

On the talks with the Palestinian Authority, Gantz said he "think[s] and believe[s] "Israel" will try and try and try. I think we should try as much as possible for the benefit of the region and the benefit for both nations."

"If we do not succeed, we will at least be able to say that we tried as much as we could," he added. "Israel" cannot "compromise our security considerations," particularly, he argued, given the instability of the regional situation.

Gantz is leaving his post on February 15, handing the reins over to Maj. Gen. Gadi Eisenkot.

Source: News Agencies, Edited by website team